Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Veil: Sarkozy is Stretching the French Constitution

The response is that a law to ban the veil would be unconstitutional in France.  The vocal concern about the veil is that it can mask anyone, even Michael Jackson.  Yet it is part of a strong religious belief held by many.  Does a government have the right to make a woman reveal her face?


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Nicolas Sarkozy's cabinet approves bill to ban full Islamic veil

London Guardian - May 19, 2010

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